The Old Dragon’s Head
The Old Dragon’s Head by Justin Newland, published by Troubador Publishing Ltd on October 2, 2018, is a work of fiction that intertwines elements of fantasy and historical narrative. Set against the backdrop of the Great Wall of China, the story explores the legend of the Old Dragon, a supernatural beast that resides at the wall’s easternmost point. The narrative follows Bolin, a young man with unique abilities, as he navigates a tumultuous period marked by a power struggle between the Prince of Yan and the Jianwen Emperor.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of themes as Bolin grapples with his identity and destiny in a world where the balance of power is influenced by both earthly conflicts and celestial mandates. The tale delves into the significance of the Dragon Master and the dragon pearl, which are central to summoning the Old Dragon. As Bolin embarks on his journey of self-discovery, the story reflects broader themes of growth and transformation, paralleling the historical context of China during the year 1400. This edition spans 312 pages and is presented in English.
Official synopsis Publisher
Constructed of stone and packed earth, the Great Wall of 10,000 li protects China’s northern borders from the threat of Mongol incursion. The wall is also home to a supernatural beast: the Old Dragon. The Old Dragon’s Head is the most easterly point of the wall, where it finally meets the sea.
In every era, a Dragon Master is born. Endowed with the powers of Heaven, only he can summon the Old Dragon so long as he possess the dragon pearl.
It’s the year 1400, and neither the Old Dragon, the dragon pearl, nor the Dragon Master, has been seen for twenty years. Bolin, a young man working on the Old Dragon’s Head, suffers visions of ghosts. Folk believe he has yin-yang eyes and other paranormal gifts.When Bolin’s fief lord, the Prince of Yan, rebels against his nephew, the Jianwen Emperor, a bitter war of succession ensues in which the Mongols hold the balance of power. While the victor might win the battle on earth, China’s Dragon Throne can only be earned with a Mandate from Heaven – and the support of the Old Dragon.
Bolin embarks on a journey of self-discovery, mirroring Old China’s endeavour to come of age. When Bolin accepts his destiny as the Dragon Master, Heaven sends a third coming of age – for humanity itself. But are any of them ready for what is rising in the east?
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